#Ni'ihau

[tropic-havens]

An aerial view of the windward (northeastern) cliffs of the Island of Ni'ihau in Hawaii

[angels-aus]

Warpath Hawaii! where are you right now?

"As of right now? I'm on Ni'ihau."

[writing--references]

maile: Alyxia oliviformis, a fragrant native vine used for lei making

The leaves are smooth and glossy, dark green on top and paler underneath. The leaves can be up to 3 1/2 inches long and occur in groups of two, three, or four. The leaves and bark have a pleasant fragrance which is released when they are crushed or twisted. The tiny flowers are greenish to yellowish white.

It grows in a wide variety of habitats ranging from dry areas to wet forests. It occurs from near sea level to elevations of 6,500 feet. It is currently found on all the main islands except Kaho'olawe and Ni'ihau. (Source.)

It is one of the few vines endemic to the Hawaiian islands. Flowers are quite inconspicuous and have a sweet and light fragrance of honey. The bark is most fragrant and exudes a slightly sticky, milky sap when punctured. The entire plant contains coumarin, a sweet-smelling compound that is also present in vanilla grass.

Lowland wet forests occur from 100–1,200 m (300–3,900 ft) elevation in the Hawaiian Islands and are prime habitat for maile, receiving 150–500 cm (60–200 in) of rainfall annually.

Maile is traditionally and still most popularly used in lei. The vines are prepared and twined together to make an open lei. Lei maile are often worn by the groom, and also by the groom's men in weddings which is a lovely sight. For high school proms in Hawaiʻi, the boy is often given a lei maile. Birthdays, graduations, anniversaries and any celebration for that matter are all an occasion for lei maile, however many responsible stewards to the land understand there is not enough maile to go around for everyone. (Source.)

[ninetimesnetwork]

Things To Know About Living In Hawaii

Things to know about Living in Hawaii

Thousands of individuals relocate to Hawaii yearly, purchase homes there, and start living their dreams. People get here with the unrealistic expectation that they will live in paradise, own a lovely beach house in Hawaii, go surfing every day, and sip margaritas out of coconut shells. Also, check my advice on moving with kids and my detailed guide on relocating to Hawaii.

Have you ever been to Hawaii?

Take a trip to Hawaii on a tight budget before relocating here. Choose whether Oahu, Kauai, the Big Island, or Maui is the best Hawaiian island for you to live on. Visit the area of the island where you might choose to live by driving around it. Both during the day and at night, explore the area. Realize that the weather is not constantly sunny after spending at least a week there. Hawaii has significant flooding, freezing nights, and even the possibility of storms and tsunamis. If you think Hawaii would be ideal after your trip, speak with a realtor to learn more about the local housing market and look into potential residences.

1. Hawaii is an island state

Being an island resident makes it more challenging to get some items and engage in certain activities you enjoy. Going on a lengthy road journey to another State is one of those things that is not doable. FedEx shipping to Hawaii is more expensive and takes longer. However, Amazon Prime shipping to Hawaii is free and takes roughly 3-5 days. Some items are simply hard to send here, even with Amazon. Only six of the primary eight Hawaiian islands are accessible to visitors, natives, and newcomers, and only seven are inhabited. Hawaii, Maui, O'ahu, Kaua'i, Moloka'i, Lana'i, Ni'ihau, and Kaho'olawe are the eight major islands of Hawaii.

Every island has a unique topography, from crowded cities to coastal villages to expansive plains. Locals searching for recreational possibilities or a new location to call home are welcomed by snow-capped peaks, lava deserts, foggy plateaus, and scenic beaches. 

2. Hawaii's Cost of Living

Hawaii is not recognized for having an inexpensive way of life. After all, there is a cost to living in paradise. Nevertheless, depending on where you reside, you might be able to find an affordable cost of living. Hawaii has a higher total cost of living than the U.S. average of 100, at 170. Pay scale provides the following estimate of relocation expenses to Hawaii:

Cost of energy: $316.71

Bread loaf: $5.39

Visit the doctor: $128.31

Gas costs $5.06 for a gallon.

The most costly places are the big cities like Honolulu. Even so, you may still look for rent discounts or work with roommates if necessary. 

Hilo

The Big Island of Hawaii, sometimes known as Hawaii, is home to the modest, laid-back town of Hilo. According to research, Hilo's typical net monthly pay is $1,700. Additionally, supper at a cheap restaurant in the city often costs $15.00.

Wailuku

On the island of Maui, there is a charming tiny settlement called Wailuku. It is convenient for everything, including services, healthcare, and shopping, and the Wailuku hillside gives its people milder weather. Similar to Hilo, Wailuku has lower living expenses than Honolulu. It is still expensive, though. According to research, the average net monthly wage in Wailuku is $2,000.

3. Hawaii's taxes

Hawaii has one of the country's highest marginal income tax rates for those with high incomes. The good news for homeowners is that real estate taxes are comparatively modest, with the average effective property tax rate being among the lowest in the nation.

Even though Hawaii doesn't legally have a state sales tax, there is a general excise tax that firms must pay on all business-related operations and are usually required to pass on to consumers.

4. Hawaii's economy and job market

Honolulu's labor market is less robust than other comparable-sized metropolises in the nation. Thankfully, Honolulu's average yearly wage is $57,060, somewhat more than the $53,490 national average. Unfortunately, the unemployment rate is 10.3%, higher than the 8.1% national average. Unsurprisingly, Hawaii's most important business is tourism. Health care is another important industry, particularly in Honolulu.

The U.S. Department of Defense, Hawaiian Electric, Aloha Air Cargo, and Bank of Hawaii are Honolulu's largest employers. Many opportunities in higher education are also available in the region at Hawaii Pacific University and the University of Hawaii - Manoa.

5. Hawaii's public transportation

The Bus on Oahu, Maui Bus on Maui, Kauai Bus on Kauai, and Hele-On Bus on Hawaii are some public transportation alternatives accessible across Hawaii. Unfortunately, Lanai and Molokai lack public transportation services.

In the areas of the more densely inhabited islands, Uber and Lyft are also commonly accessible. However, it could be challenging to rely on these choices for transportation in more remote places. Aloha State has a robust car culture. Without one, getting about might be challenging. The good news is that after you leave the cities, driving could become your favorite activity in Hawaii.

6. Climate in Hawaii

You may relocate to Aloha State because of the weather there. For newcomers, pleasant weather all year round, sunny days, and moderate winters are benefits. The tropical climate is year-round due to its proximity to the equator.

Across the state, some slight changes in the weather, with conditions ranging from balmy seaside air to frigid mountain air. However, Hawaii seldom experiences frigid winters, no matter where you reside.

7. Hawaii's Restaurant Scene and Nightlife

The many cultures of Hawaii provide something for everyone. Farmers markets are particularly well-liked; one of the most well-known ones is the KCC Farmers Market on the campus of Kapi'olani Community College, which sells everything from traditional local fares like pineapples and papayas to unusual items like hydroponically grown sea asparagus from the North Shore.

Additionally, there are numerous pubs and restaurants, several of which offer live entertainment in the evenings. Though you won't find much of this on the other islands, you may also visit the clubs in Oahu's downtown neighborhoods. Shopping opportunities abound in Hawaii. Countless malls, outlets, and other stores are spread throughout several islands. For instance, Oahu's renowned Ala Moana Center contains over 350 stores and eateries.

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[the69thdimension]

The last frame of my last roll of my favorite film – Agfa Precisa, now out of production. South side of Kauai, Hawaii, looking toward Ni’ihau.

[sorcart]

Princess of the Forbidden Isle by SorcerusHorserus

The lovely Rarity is representing the Hawaiian island of Ni'ihau. She's wearing varied fragrant blossoms and the official island 'flower' Ni'ihau shell!

SAI- 31hr [Close-up details]

[sexybedhead]

Aloha everyone, it’s your neighborhood Hawaiian. Please boycott “Ni'ihau” when it comes out, because they are casting a white, New York fella as Ben Kanahele, a native Hawaiian. Come on folks. I loved him in Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D, but really? Whitewashing Hawaiian history? Yikes.

[sakuramelting]

And another one bites the dust

Though I stan Zach McGowan's acting (Roan is currently tied with Gaia for my favorite Grounder), I just found out he accepted a role to play a native Hawaiian. I'm out, man. I am so fucking over whitewashing, ESPECIALLY when it comes to Pacific Isl./Asian characters.

[fairyfandommother]

Unstanning Zach

This is a mess Bby back out

[film-book]

NI’IHAU: Zach McGowan Cast In WWII Drama http://filmbk.me/P672sb

[exposuredark]

Lehua 0679-2016

[kodiakwhiskey]

Dreamland

Summary: Spending time quarantined by herself on the island home her and Spencer share, Aria Donovan reflects on the whirlwind of her life. (SpencerxFem!OC)

A/n: I've decided to make this a series, following the album Dreamland by Glass Animals.

There's not chronological order to the fics atm.

Italics are lyrics, Bolded Italics are flashbacks.

The sea was an endless place of opportunity.

I was born too late to experience the expansion of the west.

I couldn't be the first woman on the moon.

But the sea… the sea called to me. The sea beckoned me with the taunts of adventure and discovery.

But the sea had called to me too late.

Pulling down backstreets deep in your head

Slipping through dreamland like a tourist

Pulling down backstreets deep in your head

Slipping through dreamland like a tourist

I had so many memories of this place. The walls used to hold such life. Now they lay abandoned by the beachside, porch covered in sand and crustaceans who have made their home in the hollow under the wood.

This would serve as an opportunity. For me. For Spencer.

That first friend you had that worst thing you said

That perfect moment, that last tear you shed

All you've done in bed, all on Memorex

All round round your head, all round round your head

"Aria!" A pair of strong arms wrapped around me and I felt myself lifted into the air. "Welcome home." His face was nuzzled into my neck, breathing in deeply. I had only been gone for a month, yet he was holding me as if he thought I'd never return. "How was Ni'ihau?"

"It was lonely without you. But I've been left the property, as stated in the will." He kissed my forehead and finally put me down, leading me out of the airport by the waist. "It would be a nice secondary home."

Pulling down backstreets deep in your head

Slipping through dreamland like a tourist

Pulling down backstreets deep in your head

Slipping through dreamland like a tourist

You've had too much of the digital love

You want everything live, you want things you can touch

"Spencer, just listen to me!" He stopped arguing when he saw the storm brewing in my eyes. "I'm not expecting you to move."

"What?"

"I know you're committed to the team. I wouldn't ask you to change that." My anger was replaced by sadness, my heart feeling tugged on. "It's just me going."

"You're leaving?"

"Yeah…" I can't look at his face. I'll burst into tears if I do. "Kevin is stalking me. I know you've noticed. I can't live in fear like this."

"Aria…"

Make it feel like a movie you saw in your youth

Make it feel like that song that just unopened you

You were 10 years old holding hands in the classroom

"Spence" My laugh was light and airy as he pulled me with him through the trees nestled at the edge of the property. "Where are you taking me?"

"Our secret garden." He pushes the curtain of the willow tree aside, pulling me into the beginning of what will be a beautiful area. "It's not finished but I wanted you to pick out whatever benches and what fruits and vegetables to grow here."

"Spence…" His lips are soft against mine, easing the tension from my mind. "I love you."

He had a gun on the first day of high school

You want something bizarre, old conceptual cars

You want girls dressed in drag, you want boys with guitars

"We're family. You have to be there for me" Her voice was cold.

"Maeve you plotted to murder an FBI agent."

"And? You're so innocent?"

"That was self defense Maeve."

"You enjoyed hurting him , Aria. Admit it."

Pulling down backstreets deep in your head

Slipping through dreamland like a tourist

Pulling down backstreets deep in your head

Slipping through dreamland like a tourist

"Kevin…"

"No. Don't even start. You had your chance your fucking bitch."The iron pressed into my arm, the flesh searing underneath the hot metal. "You are nothing without me."

You see Kodachrome, you see pink and gold

You see Mulholland glow, you see in airplane mode

All round round your head, all round round your head

All round round your head, all round round your head

Spencer should be here. I should be with him instead of hiding on some island.

Why did he have to be so stubborn? Why did I have to be so stubborn?

I would fix this. I had too.

You float in the pool where the soundtrack is canned

You go ask your questions like what makes a man

Oh, it's 2020 so it's time to change that

So you go make an album and call it 'Dreamland'

[newcatwords]

where is hawai'i? can you point to it on a map?

if someone asks you to point to hawai'i on a map, where would you point?

before colonization, there was (and continues to be) an island called "hawai'i". the entire chain of islands is called "hawaii" and there is a state called "hawaii" made up of a large number of those islands.

now, because there are too many things named "hawaii," the island of hawai'i is often called "the big island", because o'ahu, the island where the city of honolulu is located, is what many people think of when they think of "hawaii". it's a mess.

on top of that, we have the "main hawaiian islands" (aka "southeastern islands" aka "windward islands") vs the "outer islands" (aka "northwestern islands" aka "leeward islands").

most maps of "hawaii" show only the "main" islands. the map above (created by USGS) shows more of the hawaiian islands, but omits the names of two of the islands in the "main" chain: lana'i & kaho'olawe. these are not insignificant omissions. lana'i is 98% owned by larry ellison, founder & chairman of oracle corporation. kaho'olawe has been relentlessly used & abused by the west. it has been used for ranchland, military training, and most notably, as a munitions testing site, resulting in the continued contamination of the island. after many years of protests & lawsuits by native hawaiians, the island is now only accessible by native hawaiians for cultural, spiritual, & subsistence reasons.

meanwhile, this tourist mug with a creepy colonial-style map of hawaii includes both kaho'olawe & lana'i. good job, tourist mug!

there are actually over a hundred islands in the hawaiian archipelago. the state of hawaii includes 137 of them (source). midway atoll (made up of 3 islands) is part of the archipelago, but not part of the state. it is one of america's territories: an unorganized unincorporated territory.

additionally, some of the islands "are too small to appear on maps, and others, such as Maro Reef, only appear above the water's surface during times of low tide. Others, such as Shark and Skate islands, have completely eroded away." [source: wikipedia page "list of islands of hawaii"].

in the course of writing this post, i failed to find a map that shows & names all the hawaiian islands and failed to even find a list of all of them (plus if an island only appears sometimes or has disappeared entirely, what do you even do with that?). if you find either or both of those, let me know in comments.

so where and what "hawaii" is remains a mystery.

but this has not prevented commercial & official interests from using maps of "hawaii" in all kinds of places! here on the islands, hawaii map imagery is all around.

maps are very common on tourist items:

the hawaiian telcom logo uses dots roughly arranged in the pattern of the islands on a map:

but i guess only five islands are worth including (i understand. branding needs come above all else!).

this souvenir cloth item is interesting because it includes all the main islands (including ni'ihau, lana'i, and kaho'olawe - which are often excluded), but smooshes them into the available space without much consideration for where they are in relation to each other:

the postcard above has the main islands in their rough places, but squishes them all together so that they fit in the space. also the islands are made more similar in size to each other so that you can better see the little illustrations.

here's a more "official" map to show where the islands "should be" in relation to each other, and their sizes relative to each other (although both of those can change depending on what projection the map uses):

in my mind, though, the ultimate hawaii map fantasy lives on the ubiquitous reusable walmart cloth bag (available for 50 cents at checkout to all who have forgotten to bring the right number of bags. there's a plastic shopping bag ban in hawaii.):

in the walmart commercial universe (wcu), the only islands that exist are islands that have a walmart. the general outlines of the islands & their general orientation is preserved (along with a rough topology too!), attempting to convey a sense of adhering to a recognizable reality, but islands without a walmart have been not only omitted, but the space where they would be has been eliminated as well - as if they were never there to begin with. in the walmart version of reality, what makes something "hawaii" is whether or not it has a walmart on it.

i've had a lot of time to think about this remarkable image because i have a whole bunch of these bags. this is the bag of the people - everyone uses it for everything. the one in the above photo is in a typical state - pretty rough - because it probably came from the side of the road. you can almost always find one on the side of the road. so wherever you are, you are probably within sight of the walmart version of the islands.

so why does it matter whether or not you can point to "hawaii" on a map? well, maps are political documents, meaning that they reflect the vision of whoever has the power to put the map in front of your eyes. so if you're the one with the power to make some of the most commonly-seen maps of hawaii and you decide to remove a few islands, well that can really shape what people think "hawaii" is! we're a sea of islands - many people here have only ever been to one or two of the islands. if it wasn't on the map, you might not know that it existed at all.

hawaii is incredibly important to the united states, not just for tourism, but in terms of global strategy. it's the largest outpost of american power in the middle of the pacific. it puts america & its troops half an ocean closer to some of america's biggest competitors, most notably, china. it's a springboard to all the other island territories of the pacific (which you maybe haven't heard of because they almost never appear on maps):

once you see a map of all of america's territories in the pacific, along with the exclusive economic zones (eez) that extend out for 200 miles around each island, you start to get a better feel for the extent of america's power in the pacific.

when a place is left off the map, it can be easy to make it (including its people!) invisible. so if you're america, with bases across the islands of the pacific, with a nightmarish history of atomic weapons testing in the pacific (rendering islands uninhabitable and leaving both land and waters too contaminated for people to use), perhaps you might not want some of these places to appear on the map.

in Foreign Policy in Focus, Khury Petersen-Smith writes:

"Many of us living in North America who are concerned about climate change, for example, have a sense that Pacific Islands are facing particularly severe impacts from rising sea levels. But that knowledge tends to be vague and limited, as actual residents of these islands are rarely invited to the table to speak for themselves.

This is not accidental. Commenting during the Nixon administration on U.S. nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands, which share the same region of the Pacific as Guam, Henry Kissinger said “there are only 90,000 people out there. Who gives a damn?”

The U.S. has long had an interest in Marshallese and other Pacific Islanders remaining “out there” in the American mind. This marginalization helps allow the U.S. to carry out military operations in the region, along with policies that further climate change and other harms, while keeping most Americans unaware of these practices’ impacts in the Pacific." [FPIF]

often hawai'i (and alaska - which is in many ways similar to hawai'i in its relation to the contiguous US) doesn't even appear on national maps of the USA.

here's a screenshot from the new york times homepage on march 21, 2020, just as the coronavirus pandemic was beginning to spread:

there is no alaska and no hawai'i on those maps. so if you were looking for information on the most important issue that was happening at the time, and you live in or are concerned about hawai'i and/or alaska, there would just be nothing. and what does it say about the people who run the top newspaper in america that they decided it was fine to omit these two states? are they not states? do they not matter? do the readers in those states not matter? and this is not an unusual thing at all. it happens all the time.

i'd like to finish by sharing with you a poem by CHamoru poet Craig Santos Perez. CHamoru are the indigenous people of the mariana islands (which include guam, saipan, tinian, rota, and others).

in this poem, Craig Santos Perez writes about not appearing on the map...

“Off-Island CHamorus”

My family migrated to California when I was 15 years old. During the first day at my new high school, the homeroom teacher asked: “Where are you from?” “The Mariana Islands,” I answered. He replied: “I’ve never heard of that place. Prove it exists.” And when I stepped in front of the world map on the wall, it transformed into a mirror: the Pacific Ocean, like my body, was split in two and flayed to the margins. I found Australia, then the Philippines, then Japan. I pointed to an empty space between them and said: “I’m from this invisible archipelago.” Everyone laughed. And even though I descend from oceanic navigators, I felt so lost, shipwrecked

on the coast of a strange continent. “Are you a citizen?” he probed. “Yes. My island, Guam, is a U.S. territory.” We attend American schools, eat American food, listen to American music, watch American movies and television, play American sports, learn American history, dream American dreams, and die in American wars. “You speak English well,” he proclaimed, “with almost no accent.” And isn’t that what it means to be a diasporic CHamoru: to feel foreign in a domestic sense.

Over the last 50 years, CHamorus have migrated to escape the violent memories of war; to seek jobs, schools hospitals, adventure, and love; but most of all, we’ve migrated for military service, deployed and stationed to bases around the world. According to the 2010 census, 44,000 CHamorus live in California, 15,000 in Washington, 10,000 in Texas, 7,000 in Hawaii, and 70,000 more in every other state and even in Puerto Rico. We are the most “geographically dispersed” Pacific Islander population within the United States, and off-island CHamorus now outnumber our on-island kin, with generations having been born away from our ancestral homelands, including my daughters.

Some of us will be able to return home for holidays, weddings, and funerals; others won’t be able to afford the expensive plane ticket to the Western Pacific. Years and even decades might pass between trips, and each visit will feel too short. We’ll lose contact with family and friends, and the island will continue to change until it becomes unfamiliar to us. And isn’t that, too, what it means to be a diasporic CHamoru: to feel foreign in your own homeland.

Even after 25 years, there are still times I feel adrift, without itinerary or destination. When I wonder: What if we stayed? What if we return? When the undertow of these questions begins pulling you out to sea, remember: migration flows through our blood like the aerial roots of the banyan tree. Remember: our ancestors taught us how to carry our culture in the canoes of our bodies. Remember: our people, scattered like stars, form new constellations when we gather. Remember: home is not simply a house, village, or island; home is an archipelago of belonging.

–Craig Santos Perez

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thank you for reading this post! please let me know if you see any errors.

if you'd like to learn more about some important issues in the pacific, here are just a few:

july 2, 2020: "US says leaking nuclear waste dome is safe; Marshall Islands leaders don't believe it" - Los Angeles Times

may 30, 2021: "Pacific Plunder: this is who profits from the mass extraction of the region's natural resources." - The Guardian

april 5, 2021: "75 years after nuclear testing in the Pacific began, the fallout continues to wreak havoc" - The Conversation

june 4, 2021: "Guam won’t give up more land to the U.S. military without a fight" - The World (radio program)

aug. 24, 2021: "The US is building a military base in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Micronesian residents have questions." - The World (radio program)

and if you'd like to learn more about how maps are political, here are a couple articles:

june 5, 2014: "The politics of making maps" by Amanda Ruggeri, for BBC

july 11, 2018: "Politics and Cartography: The Power of Deception through Distortion" by John Erskine, for the Carnegie Ethics Online Monthly Column

[cestlafcknviee]

#BOYCOTTHAWAII?

From my understanding, the new potus didn’t like the fact that Hawai'i said A'ole to his Travel Ban So Haoles are saying to #boycotthawaii

Fact: Hawai'i has been the aloha state the day the islands were born, and still continue to prosper through love and aloha. This state has been made up of all ethnicities since day one and will always be multicultural. Not only do students in Hawai'i learn the history of their own ancestors but students learn of all, from the thirteen colonies, the holocaust, and Naha stone(one of which a mainlanders will not know because they are not taught the history of Hawai'i) And much more. The people of Hawai'i have always welcomed other cultures so the question is why ban/stop now? Because the potus was told no? And started to whine like a big baby? No. We will stand up for what is right. We will be Hawai'i, Welcome visitors, Educate the worthy and Recovery the Island that was stolen right beneath our wandering feet.

As a visitor/haole/tourist, Aloha, we welcome open arms, just be sure to leave the island the way you found it or maybe even cleaner. Enjoy your stay, Mahalo for visiting.

In other words, if you do not want to visit, and want to vacation elsewhere then Aloha. Your decision does not bother the people of Hawai'i

Visit, Don’t overstay your welcome.

[insomniac-jay]

Hero Profile #025: Amphitrite

Birth Name: Pearla Lilakoi Ocean-Mahi'ai

Hero Alias: Oceanic Hero Amphitrite

Age: 27

Gender: Female (She/Her)

Birthday: March 17

Birthplace: Ni'ihau, Hawai'i

Nationality: American

Ethnicity: African-American/Indigenous Hawaiian

Noticeable Features: Brown skin, curly black hair that falls halfway across her back, brown eyes, curvy with a tummy

Quirk: Ocean's Call

An Emitter type Quirk that allows Pearla to pull water from the area around her and manipulate it as she sees fit. This includes the ground, plants, bodies of water, the air, and even her own body in some cases.

She also has the ability to breathe underwater thanks to Ocean's Call.

Support Items

Waterproof Boots: The boots were made for whenever Pearla has to fight in water or wet environments. They are made of sleek, waterproof material that maximize her speed in water.

Tiara/Headpiece: While mainly for style, Pearla also uses it to hold back her hair during combat.

Known Profession(s): Heroics & teaching; teacher of international hero history at U.A.

Affiliation(s): Heroes of Hawai'i (Formerly), American Heroes Association (Formerly), U.A. University

Family

Makani Mahi'ai/Tidal: Father

Moesha Ocean/Sea Queen: Mother

Nawai Ocean-Mahi'ai/Marinus: Younger brother

Momilani Ocean-Mahi'ai/Oceania: Younger sister

Paired With: Denyuki Akima/Frostshock

Base of Operations: Hawai'i (Formerly), mainland United States (Formerly), U.A.

Current Location: Japan

Status: Active

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